"When I left, after my divorce, when I left Oklahoma, I never looked back. It was the future. It was looking forward from then on."

-- Reba McEntire

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“Christian optimism is not a sugary optimism, nor is it a mere human confidence that everything will turn out all right. It is an optimism that sinks its roots into an awareness of our freedom, and the sure knowledge of the power of grace. It is an optimism that leads us to make demands on ourselves, to struggle to respond at every moment to God's call.”
“Knowledge shrinks as wisdom grows.”

Source : Alfred North Whitehead (1967). “Aims of Education”, p.37, Simon and Schuster
“When I create a false reality, I always try to create a plausible structure to help convince people.”
“Perception is a tool that's pointed on both ends.”
“Non-violence can truly flourish when the world is free of poverty, hunger, discrimination, exclusion, intolerance and hatred - when women and men can realize their highest potential and live a secure and fulfilling life. Until then, each and every one of us would have to contribute - collectively and individually - to build peace through non-violence.”
“I think young writers should get other degrees first, social sciences, arts degrees or even business degrees. What you learn is research skills, a necessity because a lot of writing is about trying to find information.”
“I always say you've only got one life to live, and you're not promised a tomorrow. So, you might as well just have a good time with it.”
“For better or worse, there are few things so disarming as one who laughs well at her own expense.”

Source : Amor Towles (2011). “Rules of Civility: A Novel”, p.208, Penguin

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